What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer/Cost Engineer position at Sachse?
Overview
Depending on qualifications and project needs, this role may be filled as either a Project Engineer OR a Cost Engineer.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Our signature asset is our unmatched reputation of integrity, quality, and reliability. Our commitment to our core values — do the right thing, have passion and enthusiasm, pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar, and do whatever it takes — has earned the trust of clients from national retail chains to private and institutional owners.
In addition to providing a unique and exceptional customer service experience to our clients, we strive to provide an engaging atmosphere for our team members. Our team members have access to all of the essential benefits and perks, plus:
- Unlimited PTO
- Role-Specific Training Mentoring
- Award-Winning ‘Project:U’ Wellness Program
- Social Mission Committee Philanthropic Activities
- Weekly Professional Massages
- Financial Lunch and Learns
We have been repeatedly recognized with several national and local awards, including:
- Best and Brightest Company to Work For
- Best and Brightest in Wellness
- Top Workplace
- Certified Great Place to Work
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
Change Management
- Assist/Input all potential cost items
- Review, qualify and prepare change orders
- Process all project costs and invoices
- Responsible for updating and preparing committed cost reports(job/client specific)
- Request and obtain pricing for all changes (submittal/RFI/ Bulletins, etc.).
Document Control
- Process submittals and shop drawings
- Log in and track Requests for Information
- Receive and route jobsite correspondence
- Maintain and distribute project documentation
- Obtain and process start-up and closeout documents
- Manage and update drawings and specifications
- Document minutes during jobsite meetings
- Archive project information at completion
Procurement
- Assist project manager and estimator in establishing committed cost report.
- Develop/ set up submittal register
- Develop required on job log (materials)
Field Operations
- Enforce corporate safety policies on jobsite, working closely with the project manager, safety representative, and superintendent to support the project safety plan to provide another set of eyes for safety compliance
- Track timely receipt of required submittals/ shop drawings and samples.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in the construction industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture
- Ability to lead meetings
- Resourcefulness and ability to track down information quickly and accurately
- Maintains high level of professionalism at all levels
- Cost management skills
- Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
- Commitment to detail and strong sense of urgency
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Must be well organized and possess problem solving skills
- Positive attitude and a good sense of humor
- Negotiation experience and skills
- Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced team environment
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Disclosure
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is strives for inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected group. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting our VP of People, Myra Ebarb, at mebarb@sachse.net from People and Perks with any questions or requests for accommodation.
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept non partner agreement agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners, or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.